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Chuck Morgan teaches his 5th period Culinary 1 class about the big 8 food allergies. Morgan was hired to teach human development and culinary for the 2025-26 school year.

The man, the myth, the legend

Olivia Muffler, Editor, Social Media Editor October 23, 2025

Whether you know him as a social studies teacher, a security guard, a temporary sub, as LPS’s unofficial weather man, or now an FCS teacher–Chuck Morgan is a legend at East and has left an impact on...

Mark Pirvu (left) and Eje Kim (right) showcase their favorite bird. Pirvu voted the animal photographed for Bird Club's "Bird of the month" competition.

Bird Club takes flight at Lincoln East high school

Sweet Pea Ratliff, Editor October 21, 2025

Lincoln East’s Bird Club is a space for anyone. Led by senior Jihye Seo and attended by many East students, Bird Club showcases different species and the importance of having birds in our ecosystem....

The Lincoln East ACS chapter focuses on spreading cancer awareness and funding money for cancer research. The first meeting was held on 9/4/25, where the club advisor held up a sign and a cookie for a mysterious photo effect.

Small steps, big changes

Zahraa Aljabiry, Editor, Website Editor October 17, 2025

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national group that focuses on spreading cancer awareness, supporting patients and survivors, and raising money for research. Along with funding research, ACS works...

Joshua Ng (10) and Wade Combs (10) taking a quick break from selling tickets at fourth lunch on October 6, 2025. Ng and Combs volunteered on behalf of the East Debate and Speech teams, respectively.

Lincoln East High School’s Homecoming raises funds for Speech and Debate team

Cora Jones, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

On October 10, 2025, the annual East Homecoming Dance will be held from 8-11 p.m. For most East students, getting ready usually begins a few days or hours before the dance, with anything from clothes shopping...

Students in the new education and teaching class play with children's blocks in order to build a connection with younger kids. It is currently taught third period, and provides students with an opportunity to try out teaching to see if it interests them.

Get a taste of teaching with the new education and teaching class

Kayla Wischhof, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

Lincoln East High School has added a brand new education and teaching class into their offered courses for the 2025 school year. It is currently taught third period and falls under the Family and Consumer...

Lincoln East’s Civic Engagement Club meets for the first time on September 10, 2025. The club was established to promote discussion about both global and local events in students’ lives and provide its members with the ability to make a change through volunteer and campaigning opportunities.

Lincoln East students launch new Civic Engagement Club

Alayna Lewis, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

Students at Lincoln East High School have decided to take action in their community by establishing the school’s newest after-school organization: the Civic Engagement Club. Every Wednesday, members...

"Newsies" is not currently performed officially, although it is frequently performed in high school and youth theater productions. Lincoln East High School's production of "Newsies" follows the success of previous years' "Hadestown," "Seussical the Musical," and "Beauty and the Beast."

School production of Newsies approaches with (almost) 1000 voices

Mouse Kaufhold, Editor October 3, 2025

The first quarter of the school year is rapidly coming to a close, and with it, the pay-off of many students’ work, as practices across the activities line-up begin to become main events. On October...

In 1985, a student describes the long walk up from the lot, and the events that may occur in poor weather. This article in the yearbook featured any struggles that occur from the parking problem.

Rushing the 320 yards to class

Lily Abele, Editor, Layout Editor September 30, 2025

It’s -12 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind pushes at your face. Your hands gripping your ID are immobile, but your only concern is making it to the school and getting to class on time. No time for a coat....

Colin Nehe, a senior at Lincoln East High School, is breaking stereotypes by pursuing all of his passions. He is involved in Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, Unified Track and PE, Jazz Band, E-Band, and advanced placement classes.

EAST EXELLENCE–Colin Nehe breaks stereotypes by pursuing more than just one passion as a Spartan

Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor May 21, 2025

Imagine this: you are a freshman and walk through the doors of Lincoln East High School for the first time. You expect to see the high school stereotypes that are portrayed in the movies: the nerds with...

New first-year teachers at East, Madelyn Kreifels (left), Erin Bell, (center) and Kerry Florell (right). All three teachers are reflecting on their first year in the classroom and looking forward to next year.

EAST EXCELLENCE– Same place, new faces

Olivia Muffler, Editor, Social Media Editor May 21, 2025

As the school year winds down, students aren't the only ones reflecting on a year full of growth, challenges, and change. This year, Lincoln East High School welcomed several new first-year teachers to...

On May 5, 2025, all of the Lincoln East Student Council got together for the annual banquet in order to celebrate the year. Achievements such as funding for Undue Medical Debt were discussed, alongside some ideas for next year.

EAST EXCELLENCE– Undoing the Due

Cyan Seymour, Editor-In-Chief May 21, 2025

2014: all about the Ebola outbreak, the ALS ice bucket trend, and Taylor Swift’s “1989”. This year– only 11 years ago –held many positive and negative memories for the globe. But, one impact...

Kevin Rippe has spent over two decades at Lincoln East High School before transitioning to a district-level role. He left a lasting impression on the East Community.

EAST EXCELLENCE–Once a Spartan, always a Spartan

Rachel Gubbels, Editor May 19, 2025

There was no grand farewell, no packed auditorium or final bell to signal his last day. When Kevin Rippe quietly stepped out of the classroom mid-semester, his presence didn’t fade, it simply shifted....

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